Assistant Pastry Chef jobs in Jamestown, NY

Chautauqua Hotel Co. Athenaeum in Chautauqua, NY is looking for a pastry chef to join our team. We are located on 3 S Lake Drive. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and engaged.

Responsible for food planning, organizing and production. Supervises and participates in cooking, baking and the preparation of foods. Manages the work of kitchen employees. Assists the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory, and managing of supplies. 1-5 years combined Chef education/experience required. The Athenaeum Hotel Kitchen supports culinary services for all ten of the Chautauqua Hotel Company food service operations.

The Pastry Chef reports to the Executive Chef and will use pastry experience and leadership skills to accomplish day-to-day culinary tasks.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

*Creating and preparing desserts prior to dining service with the consultation of the Executive Chef to determine what desserts will go well with menu items. *Plate items as requested during meals and suggest pairing desserts with wines, cocktails, and other dessert beverages. *Supervise and train chefs in the pastry kitchen to ensure they follow specific pastry techniques, in addition to assisting with the preparation of dessert items. *Will be responsible for researching and developing recipes, as the Pastry Chef must continue to learn and test new recipes to keep the menu up-to-date, interesting, and must practice pastry techniques to ensure all desserts are visually appealing to encourage diners to order. *Submit food and supplies orders with associated costs for approval to Executive Chef. *Work in a team environment with a high degree of professionalism while handling multiple priorities to produce efficient service. *All other duties as assigned. *

Qualifications

*Experience working as a pastry chef or similar role *Dedicated to working with a team towards one goal *Attention to detail in all aspects of the kitchen area *Highly adaptable to various situations and stress levels *Minimum 2-years' experience in a high-volume hotel, resort, or commercial kitchen with a focus on fine dining pastry required. *Minimum 4-years supervisory or culinary management experience preferred. *Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler cards as required by local or state government agency.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:

Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm.

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $18.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $24.00/Hour.

About Living on the Grounds

Chautauqua Institution may provide limited housing options on our grounds or assist you with locating nearby housing arrangements for select opportunities based on business needs. Housing is not an option for many positions and may be of a cost to you. If the section below is incomplete, candidates should assume that this is no housing associated with this position.

Housing may be available in a limited capacity.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization. The Institution’s office in Washington, DC is located strategically for an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.

Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater. In addition to a traditional gate pass, employees and their families will receive full access to our current and historical programs online at CHQ Assembly.

Commitment to Values of IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions in which everyone feels that they can engage as full and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices and applicants will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate past experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Vaccination for COVID-19

Chautauqua Institution has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, patrons, and our shared community from COVID-19. By applying for employment, candidates acknowledge that they will comply with Chautauqua Institution’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy requiring all employees to provide proof of full vaccination immediately upon hire or be approved for a medical or religious accommodation and before physically starting work.

Joining Our Talent Community

Join our talent community online at CHQ.org/employment. You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ.org and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.org.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $18.00 - $24.00/hour.

About Chautauqua Hotel Co. Athenaeum: Throughout Chautauqua Institution’s summer season, Athenaeum Hotel guests are inspired by a variety of learning, recreational and entertainment programs that are all part of the unique Chautauqua experience. For 140 summers, people have come to Chautauqua’s 750-acre community to experience arts, education, concerts, lectures and lively discussions. Learn more about us at https://www.chq.org.

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